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Chicago River flows through history
The fate of the Chicago River sounds precarious, with drought conditions and a potential carp invasion on the horizon. But the city and state plan to make the river clean enough to swim in by 2016. The future builds on the critical role that the waterway played in Chicago's history.
Historic preservationist tells history of area parks in new book
In the 1830s, Chicago, though still a village, had aspirations not only to become a city, but one with glorious parks as well.
December 11, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hidden architectural gems are landmarks in their own right
Every city in the world boasts its architectural wonders, but often the lesser-known buildings get short shrift. Our region is filled with world-renowned structures built by important architects.
March 20, 2012 9:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hidden Architectural Gems
Every city in the world boasts its architectural wonders, but often the lesser-known buildings get short shrift. Our region is filled with world-renowned skyscrapers, museums and houses built by important architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis H. Sullivan. Although the bigger buildi…
March 19, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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